Virtual event explores future of wine bottles
INITIATIVES designed to ensure that glass wine bottles have a sustainable future were recently discussed at O-I and Progressive Media International’s Wine Glass Bottles:...
Minebea Intec appoints new chief financial officer
MANINA Kettler has been promoted to the role of chief financial officer (CFO) at weighing and inspection technology specialist Minebea Intec.
The manufacturer's former financial...
Waitrose launches certified compostable teabags
WAITROSE has launched certified own-brand home compostable teabags, in what the retailer said is a first for UK supermarkets.
All of its Duchy teabags are...
Scotland could ban single-use vapes
SINGLE-USE vapes could be banned in Scotland amidst rising concerns over the environmental impact of the disposable devices.
The warning comes following the launch of...
Rest of the UK’s deposit return scheme to go live in 2025
THE UK Government's deposit return scheme (DRS) is set to be introduced in October 2025, Westminster has announced.
New plans, which will cover England, Wales...
Waitrose unveils wrap-free Valentine’s Day flower bouquets
WAITROSE has launched two wrap-free flower bouquets in a bid to reduce its impact on the environment this Valentine's Day.
Both bouquets have been stripped...
Xampla confirms double appointment in response to materials demand
XAMPLA has bolstered its food and drink expertise with two new hires to support the development of its applications, including spray coatings.
Hannah Pearse joins...
Closures manufacturer has emissions targets validated by SBTi
ALUMINIUM and specialty closures manufacturer Guala Closures Group has announced that its 2030 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission targets have been validated by the Science...
Innovative can designs receive accolades
THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme.
Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...
Retail Spec Conveyor aims to future-proof functionality
AS more advanced metal detection equipment enters the market, Fortress Technology has revealed it has engineered a retailer-spec conveyor system that meets all due...
